Caravan Wheel Bearings and Brake Servicing Gold Coast

At Universal Car care Automotive, servicing of all types of caravans is possible, and done with a great deal of expertise. They have a workshop in Mudgeeraba, where they offer different types of servicing.

They offer a wide range of services from “10-point safety check” to “Annual Service”, which is highly detailed. All these services are carried out by their skilled mechanics.

Servicing of the following components is very important, and done with expertise at Universal Car Care.

Wheel bearings are removed, cleaned, repaired and then fitted back using latest machines. While cleaning, old grease is also removed from the bearings and new one is applied.

Springs and shackles are examined for wear and tear and cross-members. A-frames are also examined in great detail to see if any harm has come to them.

Vehicle tires are checked to see their condition and if any repair is needed. Tire rims also need to be examined for dust as well as any damage.

The caravan or trailer body including all the joins, windows, doors and vents are checked for damage.

Inspection of all the wires and connections.

Handbrake needs to be checked as it might need lubrication and frayed wires to ensure that it is in perfect working condition.

Electronic RCDs now have to be installed in a caravan according to the standards set by Australian/ New Zealand Standard ™ Electrical Installations 3001:2001.Therefore if you want such an installation, you have to consult a licensed technician, which Universal Car Care Automotive can provide. These technicians will also check your already installed RCD and other appliances, and provide you with a detailed report.

Clearance lights need to be inspected, checked and repaired if needed.

Other than hand brakes, jockey wheels and jacks also need to be lubricated so they function properly.

All the pipes, hoses, etc. including those of the air conditioning system need to be checked to see if there is any leak of fluid such as engine fluid or coolant fluid.

Essential Parts for a Caravan’s Movement:

Caravan Wheel Bearings:

Wheel bearings should be completely washed after every 12 months or 10,000 km. To do this, the technicians will remove the wheel bearings, wash them with a special solvent, clean the grease from the bearings and the hub, and then repack the bearings using a specialized machine.

In this process, Castor High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease is used.

Manual repacking is not quite as efficient.

If the bearings have rust or odd points of discoloration or lining, it means the wheel bearings need to be replaced rather than repaired.

Your caravan might be otherwise fine but the wheel bearings may need to be serviced. This is because a large amount of load is placed on them. How much load is placed and how often the caravan is used will determine the life span of your caravan’s wheel bearings.

Caravan Brake Shoes servicing:

Brake shoes are damaged rather quickly and may start showing cracks along their lining. As a result, it may become difficult to control your brake settings. The cracks will worsen over time, ultimately resulting in failure of brakes.

This is why you should get your brake shoes replaced once they become cracked or wear and tear is more than 70%.

Caravan Electric Brake Magnets:

This magnet is very important, and also very hardy; replacement needs to be done generally after 40,000 km or so.

During servicing, the surface of the magnet is examined and wear and tear is noted. If the magnets are too damaged, they need to be replaced.

You should know that electric brake drums often need to be replaced at around the same time as the magnets themselves. Both of these need to be in perfect condition for your brakes to function properly. However, a lot of mechanics will replace your brake magnets without doing anything about the electric drums.

As a result, the magnet will start getting worn out. Sure, not replacing your drum will cut costs but it will result in brake magnets getting damaged way before they should. This premature damage means that you will have to replace the magnet earlier, resulting in further costs. Therefore you should replace the drums in time, to keep your brake magnets in perfect condition.

Before you begin touring with your caravan, it is not worth taking risks at any cost, particularly with your bearings and brakes.

There better ways of spending your holidays than being at a workshop.

Therefore get your caravan serviced as scheduled or before you head out for a long tour.

What Our Gold Coast Automotive Service & Repair Clients Are Saying

Harry Jones says

I've been taking all my cars to Brendan for years. Brendanalso looks after my parents and girlfriends cars. Always has good advice and the price is always competitive.

Paul Nelson says

Quality plus. Professional service, on time and honest.

Jim H says

"We get all our company cars serviced at Universal Car Care and have found that their rates and service are very competitive. We have been using their services since they were located in Nerang."

Ellie W says

"I have found that when I get my Holden commodore serviced at Universal Car Care I get great service, helpful motor mechanics and great prices. Shelley is really nice to deal with compared to other motor mechanics i have dealt with in the past."

Calm C says

"Fast, efficient, super friendly and helpful. Manged to do a job in less than a day that I was told would take 2 days with another mechanic. I will definitely go back and highly recommend Brendon and his team."